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Gibson Les Paul Custom with F-Holes, Light Aged, Champagne Sparkle vs PRS DGT Semi-Hollow

Gibson Les Paul Custom with F-Holes, Light Aged, Champagne Sparkle
Electric$8,499
No ratings yet
75Overall / 100
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow
Electric
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69Overall / 100

The verdict

The Gibson Les Paul Custom with F-Holes, Light Aged, Champagne Sparkle comes out ahead overall — 75 to 69 on our estimated score.

Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.

Gibson Les Paul Custom with F-Holes, Light Aged, Champagne Sparkle wins on
  • Better build (87 vs 67)
  • Better playability (75 vs 67)
PRS DGT Semi-Hollow wins on
  • Better sound (74 vs 68)

Scorecard

Estimated scores
MetricLes Paul Custom with F-Holes, Light Aged, Champagne SparkleDGT Semi-Hollow
Overall7569
Build8767
Playability7567
Sound6874
Value6569

Full specifications

Specification comparison
SpecLes Paul Custom with F-Holes, Light Aged, Champagne SparkleDGT Semi-Hollow
BrandGibsonPRS
TypeElectricElectric
Years
CountryUS
Body woodChambered MahoganyMahogany
Neck woodMahoganyMahogany
FretboardEbonyRosewood
Strings66
Frets2222
Scale24.75"25"
Pickups490R / 498TDGT / DGT
Rating
Price$8,499
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity
BindingMulti-ply Top, Back, and Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard
Body shapeLes Paul
BridgeTune-O-MaticPRS Patented Tremolo, Gen II
Bridge pickup498TDGT
CaseCustom Shop HardshellHardshell Case
Control KnobsBlack Speed
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, Hand-wired with 500k CTS PotentiometersTwo Volume Controls w/ Push/Pull Tone Control and 3-Way Toggle Pickup Switch
FinishNickelHigh-Gloss Nitro
Fretboard inlayMother of Peal BlockMoons (Birds Optional)
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in10"
Fret Count22
Headstock InlayGibson Logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
JointGlued In, Set Neck; Long Tenon
ModelLPCPSL000000305
Mounting RingsBlack M69
Neck pickup490RDGT
NutCorianPRS
Nut width42.93mm / 1.69in1 21/32"
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup CoversNickel
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft
ProfileModern Medium C
Scale length628.65mm / 24.75in25"
Strap Buttons2
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipCream
SwitchwasherBlack
TailpieceStop Bar
Top wood2-Piece Plain Maple with F-HolesMaple
Truss rod2-Way AdjustablePRS Double-Acting
Truss Rod CoverMolded Hot Stamped"DGT"
TunersGrover KidneyPRS Phase III Locking Tuners w/ Faux Bone Buttons
Weight ReliefChambered
ConstructionSet
Fret WirePRS Jumbo Fret Wire
HardwareNickel
Headstock LogoSignature, Decal
Height Of Fret Crown.055"
Neck Depth At The 12 1 2 Fret61/64"
Neck Depth At The 1 2 Fret27/32"
Neck profileDGT
Neck Width At The Body2 7/32"
Options10 Top with Hybrid Hardware
TuningStandard (6 String): E, A, D, G, B, E
Width Of Fret Crown.110"

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